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There are currently 1,291 finishing closeouts in the SMS database and after applying filters to remove bad data and groups affected by major diseases we ended up with 1,192 closeouts which represent 2,352,309 pigs for this article....More

While the time and effort placed on winterizing hog facilities is well spent, from an economic standpoint, there are probably more reasons to prepare barns for the summer’s heat.
An estimate of the economic loss from heat stress for various U.S. livestock industries, conducted by Norm R. St-Pierre and associates at Ohio State University in 2003, showed the average annual loss due to heat stress was costing the pork industry about $300 million....More

In a narrative dubbed over a video track of 35 images depicting America’s farmers and ranchers, the late Paul Harvey, in his trademark cadence, delivered the thoughtful message — “So God Made a Farmer” — captured from his keynote address at the 1978 Future Farmers of America (FFA) convention....More

WASHINGTON (November 9, 2011) - The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and heater manufacturer L.B. White have joined forces on a research project that could lead to the development of a more efficient livestock building heating system, PERC ......More

Winnipeg, MB. Nov. 3, 2011 - TOPIGS Canada Inc. hosted customers from across Manitoba and South Dakota, USA. The annual customer appreciation and awards banquet had a record attendance, in excess of 150 people. Special guests were federal veterinarians ......More

Winnipeg, MB. Nov. 2, 2011 - TOPIGS Canada Inc. hosted nutritionists from across Canada for the launch of the new TOPIGS Sow Feeding Manuals. Nutritionists from many feed companies across Canada attended the meeting or participated via an internet, ......More

You may already know that Smithfield Foods is committed to producing good food responsibly, but what does that really mean? Our mission is to be the most socially responsible food producer we can be, and that includes conversations that help ensure ......More

MADISON, N.J. (Oct. 25, 2011) - Pfizer Animal Health TEAM Pork has initiated a challenge, Love that Pork, to educate building staff and consumers about pork preparation while increasing pork consumption in the facilities' cafeterias. Love that Pork will ......More

A third-generation meat industry veteran with more than 36 years experience, Edward (Eddie) Troutman, the U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Distinguished Service Award winner for 2011, began his indoctrination to the industry at age 12, working for $1 per ......More